Lawsuits in the News

The filing of lawsuits has increased to such an extent that it could be described as a national pastime. While many lawsuits are legitimate, others are rather questionable. Below are links to just a few of the recent reports found in the press. If you’ve read about an interesting lawsuit in your local media, please share the link with us.

Please keep in mind that some newspaper links become outdated within two to four weeks and no longer work. We apologize for any non-working links.

• Convicted Thief Sues Store He Robbed WXYZ.com · Aug 31, 2009
• Proposed class-action against sunscreen makers alleges they deceived public Canadian Press · Aug 31, 2009
• ‘Opie and Anthony’ Comedian Settles Lawsuit with Lawyer New York Post · Aug 27, 2009
• No joke, comedian sued over mother-in-law humor ABC News · Aug 27, 2009
• Ventura woman reduces claim for police shootout Ventura County Star · Aug 27, 2009
• Brookfield Zoo dolphin lawsuit: Woman sues over fall she blames on wet floor Chicago Tribune · Aug 20, 2009
• N.J. Lawyer Plans Suit Over Best Buy’s $9.99 Price Flub; Law Prof Is Skeptical ABA Journal · Aug 19, 2009
• California users file civil suit against Facebook ABC News · Aug 19, 2009
• Pittsburgh Mom Sues School District, Says Daughter Was ‘Bullied’ Into Anorexia Fox News · Aug 19, 2009
• Colonial-era coin at the center of lawsuit Los Angeles Times · Aug 18, 2009
• Losing Job, Consumer Columnist Cries Foul New York Times · Aug 18, 2009
• Shrimp Suit Doesn’t Hold Water New York Post · Aug 12, 2009
• Connecticut Sisters In Court Over Winning Powerball Ticket Hartford Courant · Aug 12, 2009
• Joey Buttafuoco to sue ex-wife Mary Jo over book Newsday · Aug 12, 2009
• Ohio Police Officer Files Lawsuit Over Treatment After Wife’s Playboy Feature WJW-TV · Aug 11, 2009
• Mich. lawyer sues, claims mouthwash stained teeth Chicago Tribune · Aug 7, 2009
• Staten Island mom settles suit with Little League and coaches over knee injury Staten Island Advance · Aug 6, 2009
• Woman files lawsuit in Olema bench mishap Marin Independent Journal · Aug 5, 2009
• Victim sues dead lawyer for $1.3M Calgary Sun · Aug 4, 2009
• Class-action lawsuit seeks Tennessee drug tax refund Tennessean · Aug 4, 2009